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Black cherries, dried herbs and a hint of toast make for a flavorful mouthful. Fleshy without being soft, thanks to vibrant acidity that will cut through rich meat dishes. No tannins to speak of, so there’s no need to wait before popping the cork on this one. 1 Note
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Aromas of dark berries with lots of herb and oak accents. Good cherry and plum flavors, both tart and sweet, with a strong herbal element and a good mouthfeel. Has decent length and medium tannins. 1 Note
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Plummy and chocolaty. Chunky and full-bodied, it’s a little rough around the edges, but quite satisfying. Yes, it’s low-acid, but there are enough soft, dusty tannins to keep it from being flabby. Best Buy. 1 Note
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If the pronounced oak becomes integrated down the road, this will prove to be a good value because there’s a lot of blackberry and some chocolate flavors. It bites a bit from the 14.1% alcohol, but there’s enough acidity to carry the wine. Hold for a year to see where it goes. 1 Note
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There’s a leathery, sweaty aroma and taste here that’s not very pleasant. The wine is also disagreeably sharp. 1 Note
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Opens with acrid, rubbery aromas. The mouth shows astringency and generic, rubbery berry fruit. Finishes with burnt flavors and bitterness. Ultimately it’s bringing the minimum in terms of what’s expected. 1 Note
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Dark chocolate and rich plum sauce add complexity to this black fruit-driven Merlot. Blackberry preserves and soft plum guts fill the mouth, with a touch of green pepper appearing on the finish. Medium weight with a creamy texture and a medium-length finish. Drink now. 1 Note
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Good everyday Merlot here, a little on the rustic side, but offering plenty of ripe, tasty plum, blackberry, coffee and cocoa flavors. The grapes are from the San Lucas appellation, a warmer region on the road toward Paso Robles. 1 Note
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There are Merlots selling for twice this price that don’t have the varietal character and rounded fruit of this wine. The finish is lingering, with good structure from start to finish. 1 Note
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Good from the start, with an aromatic mix of black olive, berry and cherry. The palate offers more of the same: cherry, plum and pimiento. Finishes long and touch oaky, and along the way you might find some saline or sauciness. Imported by Prestige Wine Group. 1 Note
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Corbans Merlot - 1999
